​Connect With A Group

From day one, the purpose of Her War, Her Voice has been to ensure no military spouse ever feels alone. What became an online success in supporting and cheering each other, has now moved in a natural progression toward an array of HWHV groups: Online, Interests, and In-person support.

It is the goal of HWHV to continue these grassroots efforts until no military spouse ever has to wonder, “Is it just me?” Hopefully, in the future, she will know HWHV is there and ready to stand with her.

ONLINE GROUPS

﻿​Sometimes you just need to reach out across the internet to find a battle buddy. Or someone who has been in your shoes.

INTEREST GROUPS

IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS

​What is better than a real-life hug and vote of support from a peer?

Her War, Her Voice has always understood the power of the words, “Me, too.” Now, HWHV has taken those words and moved them from the screen and into our groups. In our In-person groups, no judgement is allowed. No rank is discussed. And it is all about a military spouse and how to help her through. These groups are peer led, with the support of ACS and with the understanding that they are not for counseling. Thankfully, Courage Beyond has partnered with us and is willing to provide that support any time we need.

Fort Riley Support Group

My interest in HWHV at Riley was peaked at a Women’s Conference in February 2010. I sat and listened to this amazing woman tell her story that made me laugh and cry at the same time and I knew that there was a connection. I reached out to her immediately after and told her that I was very interested in helping her with her dream. A few months later, I watched her leave her baby behind and in my hands to nourish and grow. I had never had an experience like I had with the in-person group she led, the intense feeling went to my bones and permeated my soul and I knew that I had found a home. A place that I could help spouses in ways that they had never been helped before, a way that I had never been helped before but needed.The subjects that we are touching on during the in-person groups are topics that are often off-limits for spouses of military because we are supposed to be strong and unstoppable and often we are anything but. We look at friendships, pain, anger, happiness, and so much more. There are no topics that are taboo because our spouses need them to be talked about. During times of deployment, many choose to keep a stiff upper lip and never let anyone see them cry and we ignore the toxic side-effects of closing it all away and letting no one in. At HWHV, we are knocking down those walls, tossing stones, breaking dishes, anything to bring all of it to the surface and to let each other know that they are not alone.That is why I continue to lead the in-person group at Riley, why I dig into the deep and scary. I do it because we need to do it and we need each other. Strength is not standing alone in the storm, it is asking for help and a safe harbor.

Contact Tricia For More Information

​Crises Resources

If your life is in danger, please, please call 911 immediately.

﻿​﻿​Courage Beyond at Centerstone provides confidential, no-cost or low-cost programs and services to warriors and their families facing PTSD and other invisible wounds of military service.1 (866) 781-8010

NOTE: Many of these have options for those with communication needs such as Español only or hearing impaired. Check the organization’s website for details.

Retreats

Working along side Courage Beyond, Her War Her Voice has been and continues to be proud to offer retreats to military spouses and caretakers.Our goal with each retreat is to help those on them find themselves again, outside of their responsibilities, requirements, and what they’ve been told to be and become.So far, we’ve held 3 retreats- the first in Beersheba, TN, the second in Lakeside, MT, and the third in Nashville, TN.Each retreat is put together to provide an environment of love and care for each person there, giving them a safe space to breath and be, which we continue to provide online after each retreat.

Thanks to Courage Beyond, every retreat is provided with a Courage Beyond counselor for the retreat attendants to speak with as needed or wanted, and a safety net for counseling afterwords.If you are interested in any of our future retreats, or to learn more about them, contact us via email or message us on our Facebook page Her War Her Voice.

OPERATIONAL AND PERSONAL SECURITYWe look forward to open, candid discussion but we want to ensure everyone understands and adheres to Operational Security (OPSEC) and Personal Security (PERSEC) standards. Please read the information we have provided on OPSEC and PERSEC. Thanks. ~ Melissa